Sermons on Receiving The Revelation:

Jesus Prayer: Dying, Receiving, Listening-Luke 3:21-22 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 11, 2014

Prayer should follow Jesus' example. Prayer is dying (drowning ourselves completely in the waters of baptism) Prayer is receiving (submitting whole-heartedly to the guidance of the Holy Spirit) Prayer is listening (listening quietly to the Voice of God

January 12 321 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form liker is dying (drowning ourselves completely in the waters of baptism) Prayer is receiving (submitting whole-heartedly to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: *other

If I’ve Received Salvation, Why Do I Still Struggle? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2023

Romans 7 delves into the struggles we as Christians experience in this world: wanting to follow God yet often caught up in our sin nature. What does Paul teach us about how we are to look at that reality?

DEAD MAN WALKING: Dying with Christ is important because it means we’ve been freed. - Romans 7:1-4a. - Chapter 7 obviously flows from chapter 6. Last week in chapter 6 the big ideas we talked about were the (a) we are dead to sin and alive to Christ and (b) that we have to choose if we are going ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Are Baptized And Receive The Holy Spirit: A Sermon For The Baptism Of The Lord Sunday.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 3, 2024

There is more than one Baptism Jesus received at the river Jordan. Water and Spirit Baptism are distinct and normative for the believer.

Believers are Baptized and Receive the Holy Spirit Acts 19:1-7 This Sunday is known as Baptism of the Lord Sunday in which we remember that Jesus was baptized by John in the River Jordan, even though Jesus had no sin to repent of. When this happened, there was an enrichment of what Baptism means. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And… Receive The King! A Christmas Morning All-Age Service Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 17, 2025

Christmas is not just a holiday. It is a divine invitation. God came near. God stepped into our darkness. God became flesh. Christmas is God saying to all people: “Come and receive My Son.”

Go! And… Receive the King! A Christmas Morning All-Age Service INTRODUCTION – “Go! And… Receive the King!” Merry Christmas everyone! Children and adults – welcome! Today we celebrate the greatest birth in history – the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the promised Messiah, our Saviour and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:21, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

John Writes The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Lesson 52 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017

Mystery of seven churches, signs of His coming

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The early church anticipated the soon return of Jesus Christ. “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6). 2. Jesus could return at any moment throughout history. 3. Even though Jesus has delayed His return, “Of that day and hour no one knows, no, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

And The Creatures Say—come.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 18, 2021

This chapter typifies the dramatic, heavily symbolic description of end-times events for which Revelation is famous. Series from Revelation, Verse by verse teaching. John sees a series of visions corresponding to Jesus opening the first six seals of the scroll He received in chapter 5.

And The Creatures Say—Come. Revelation 6:1-17ESV We learn from chapter 5, that Jesus is the Lamb and He alone has the moral and legal right to open the scroll that He took from God's right hand (Revelation 5:5–7). Further, He alone is worthy to open the seven seals that kept the scroll ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17, 2 Peter 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

What is the missing element of the church in America today? Suffering. Smyrna receives word from Jesus about The Preeminent Savior, The Persecuted Saints and The Promised Solace.

Revelation 2:8-11 Smyrna: The Suffering Church Smyrna was the “Crown of Asia.” Beautiful in appearance, Smyrna was also known for her wealth, commerce and religion. But she was intolerant of intolerance. The more this church was “crushed”, the more fragrant she became. The missing element in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches Of Revelation Lesson 5 - The Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 29, 2024

This is the 5th lesson in this series.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 1 Kings 16:30-32, 2 Peter 3:9, Psalm 41:3, 1 Corinthians 2:10, 1 Timothy 6:20-21, Hosea 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation, And God’s Church Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2011

Thyatira is between Pergamos and Sardis. Its been under Roman rule for over 3 centuries. Thyatira was destroyed several times because it had no way of natural defense. Remember Lydia, she came from Thyatira on business and was converted under Paul’s minis

Revelation, and God’s Church Revelation 2:18-29, 3:1-6 18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, ‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: 19 “I know your works, love, service, faith, and your ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 4: Things That Are, In Heaven. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 14, 2015

View of Heaven from one who was actually there, unlike some of the stories we hear in our day.

2b. The things which are (in heaven) (4-5) (4:1) Come up hither. Oh the strange work that popular theologians have done with chapter 4 , verse 1. In this simple passage, John is addressed by Jesus, and told to come up to heaven for further revelations. Incredible to me is the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

0800b Trinity Sunday: Salvation, Revelation, And Adoration Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 24, 2005

Trinity Sunday is of highest importance; it causes us to center on the core of our faith. To reject what is presented today is to choose eternal death over life. Far from being irrelevant, today is as practical as drinking water.

Sermon: Salvation, Revelation, and Adoration Text: Rev 4:1-11, John 3:1-15 Occasion: Trinity Sunday Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, May 22, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Agenda 21 Was Our Introduction To The Tribulation Of Revelation (Updated)

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Feb 23, 2025

A lot of signs are pointing to us living in the last days, but what events have been speaking the loudest? Since 2020 we saw a number of events confirm where we reside in the time line.

• 2020-2021 UN agenda / • 2020-2021 Schwab’s fourth industrial revolution agenda • 2020-2021 “NWO” pandemic • Dec 6, 2017 Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. • Sept 23, 2017 This coincided with rev.12:1 • April 24,2020 Anti-christ commissioned • Sept 15, 2020 Abrahamic accords ...read more

Denomination: *other

Finding Joy In The Midst Of Global Turmoil: A Sermon On Revelations

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 4, 2023

In recent times, we have witnessed numerous events unfolding in the world that seem to align with the prophetic visions revealed to John. While the chaos and uncertainty can be unsettling, I want to remind you of the joy we can find in the knowledge that we are nearing our eternal home.

I. Signs of the End Times: The book of Revelation provides vivid imagery and prophecies concerning the events leading up to the second coming of Jesus Christ. In Matthew 24:6-8, Jesus Himself foretold that before His return, there would be wars, famines, earthquakes, and pestilences. As we look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-8, John 14:2-3, Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salvation In Spite Of Tribulation (Revelation 7:1-17)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 14, 2024

God's call to salvation in Christ will continue after the time of the Rapture. He will call out 144,000 Jewish believers to spread the Gospel worldwide during the Tribulation, resulting in a massive global harvest of the redeemed.

John has been given the honor of writing down the things that will occur in the future according to the words and promises from the glorified Lord Jesus Christ. He wrote down the words of commendation and criticism to the seven churches of Asia, and then was "caught up" to witness the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 1:15, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Revelation 7:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Step By Step Through Revelation Chapter 9 & 10 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 8, 2004

Chapter 9 & 10 Revelation

Revelation Chapter 9 & 10 9: 1 there will be the unnamed star or person. A star is said to fall from heaven What is this star? Look at the pronoun him is used to refer to this star. It is a person. The word star is used in its symbolic way to refer to a person of fame or of high position. Who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist